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Retirement contribution limits will rise in 2019

Good news retirement savers: The Internal Revenue Service announced cost of living increases to the contribution limits for retirement-related plans in 2019.

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Americans should brace for higher expenses when temperatures drop this fall and winter: The cost of natural gas is up 180%

Americans should brace for sticker shock on home heating costs as temperatures drop this fall and winter.

Analysis: How a truck driver shortage in Europe could hit your wallet in the US

Americans and Europeans may want to get off carbon-emitting fossil fuels, but they're still hooked on the stuff and getting off it is going to be painful and expensive.

UK puts army on standby to deliver fuel as service stations run dry

The UK military is on standby to deliver gasoline to service stations after a shortage of tanker drivers forced some to close last week, triggering a spate of panic buying by British motorists.

Man pulls knife after driver skips gas line

A shortage of tanker drivers in the UK has caused gas stations to run out of fuel and long lines at those stations that have it available.

Analysis: Boris Johnson's Brexit choices are making Britain's fuel and food shortages worse

Rising energy bills, higher prices and a critical shortage of workers leading to food and fuel supply constraints are threatening to stall Britain's recovery from the pandemic.

China's power crunch threatens more global supply chain chaos

A growing power supply crunch in China is triggering blackouts for households and forcing factories to cut production, threatening to slow the country's vast economy and place even more strain on global supply chains.

Biden canceling Chicago trip as his legislative agenda hangs in the balance

• There's a stare-down in Congress over funding the government. Here's where things stand • Opinion: Biden could be tempted to reach for the platinum coin

Attorney for Gabby Petito's family skeptical that fiancé's family will help FBI search

• People near and far are delivering flowers to the Laundrie home in Gabby Petito's memory • Police ask for personal items of Gabby Petito's fiancé for DNA matching, attorney says

Stephanie Grisham reveals details around Trump's mysterious 2019 hospital visit

Former President Donald Trump's secret visit to Walter Reed in 2019 appeared to be for a routine colonoscopy, according to Stephanie Grisham, Trump's former press secretary and first lady Melania Trump's chief of staff.

Analysis: Trump's appalling response to a new tell-all book about his White House

Stephanie Grisham spent years at the side of the Trumps, serving as then-President Donald Trump's press secretary and as chief of staff for first lady Melania Trump.

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Here's everything Amazon announced at its big product event — including a $999 robot

Amazon is continuing its quest to cover our homes and bodies with Amazon devices.

Former lab director testified Theranos prioritized PR and funding over patient care

On Tuesday, the testimony of a former Theranos lab director is set to continue in the criminal trial of the failed blood-testing startup's founder and former CEO, Elizabeth Holmes. Attorneys for Holmes have previously argued that the accuracy and reliability of the company's tests were not her responsibility, but rather fell to those running the lab.

Internet goes dark for millions in Indian state's bid to stop exam cheats

At least 25 million people across the Indian state of Rajasthan faced government-mandated internet shutdowns and restrictions on Sunday, in an effort to prevent cheating in a mass exam.

Activision Blizzard says it will pay $18 million to settle harassment lawsuit

Activision Blizzard will pay $18 million to settle a lawsuit by a US government agency alleging harassment and discrimination, the firm said Monday.

TikTok says it now has more than 1 billion monthly active users

TikTok has hit one of the most exclusive milestones in the tech industry.

In the Elizabeth Holmes criminal case, her relationship with the media is also on trial

For a time, Elizabeth Holmes was a media darling. The college dropout who started her blood-testing company Theranos at 19 graced the cover of magazines such as Forbes, Fortune, and Inc. in her signature black turtleneck to help cultivate her image as "the next Steve Jobs." She was upheld as a rare female founder who'd raised significant sums of capital to drive her startup towards an eye-popping $9 billion valuation.

An alarm went off on SpaceX's all-tourist space flight. The problem was the toilet

As Jared Isaacman and his three fellow crewmates were freeflying through Earth's orbit, shielded from the unforgiving vacuum of space by nothing but a 13-foot-wide carbon-fiber capsule, an alarm started blaring.

Facebook is hitting the brakes on Instagram for kids

Instagram is pressing pause on plans to develop a version of its service for kids under 13 after facing pressure from lawmakers to back down on the effort and new questions about the impact the photo-sharing service has on teen girls.

What we learned this week in the trial of Elizabeth Holmes

It was an eventful week in the closely-watched trial of Elizabeth Holmes, with witnesses who included scientists, medical professionals, a patient and even the former US Secretary of Defense laying out how the promise of Holmes' blood testing company Theranos fell apart.

Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou reaches agreement with US to resolve fraud charges

Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou and the US Department of Justice on Friday entered an agreement to defer prosecution of US charges against her until late 2022, after which point the charges could be dropped.

Motocross / Supercross News - Racer X

MC, Reed, Brayton, GL, The Deegans and more race MotoCar Fite Klub Next Thursday

Industry Class added to race format.

PulpMX Show Raffling Off a 2022 Yamaha YZ125, Proceeds to Racers 4 Waverly

Racer X/PulpMX’s Steve Matthes has teamed up with Yamaha in order to provide another unique opportunity.

Watch: 2022 AMA Supercross & Motocross National Numbers

View the full list along with new career numbers, lost numbers, and factoids of the 2022 national numbers.

Steward Baylor Claims Burr Oak GNCC Overall Win, Overall Points Lead

Baylor, Girroir (XC2), Johnson (XC3), and Sheets (WXC) victorious in Ohio.

Motocross of Nations Highlights and Results

Video highlights and results from the 74th edition of the event.

RedBud Hosts 2022 Motocross of Nations

Return to the USA.

MXGP to Retire #222 to Honor Antonio Cairoli's Career

Antonio Cairoli's #222 will be retired for MXGP competition after Cairoli retires at the end of 2021.

MXoN Saturday Qualifying Results

Team Netherlands tops Saturday qualifying.

European Junior E-Motocross to Electrify 2021 Motocross of Nations This Weekend

KTM is plugged in and ready to buzz the biggest stage in international motocross thanks to the brand-new European Junior E-Motocross series that will debut at Mantova, Italy and the 74th edition of the Motocross of Nations this weekend.

Watch: Motocross of Nations Gate Pick Ballot

Following the Team Presentation of the 74th edition of the Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations teams gathered to the media center in Mantova, Italy, for the official ballot to define the starting grid for tomorrow’s qualifying races.

Health News - CNN

Most Americans probably won't be able to get a Covid-19 vaccine until mid-2021, CDC director says

A wedding in Maine is linked to 176 Covid-19 cases and the deaths of seven people who didn't attend the celebration, demonstrating just how easily and quickly the virus can spread at social gatherings, public health experts say.

Tracking Covid-19 cases in the US

Trump knew testing Covid-19 vaccines would take months, Woodward book shows

President Donald Trump knew back in the spring that it would probably take a year to develop a coronavirus vaccine, according to interviews with journalist Bob Woodward.

What you need to know about coronavirus today

More than half a million children in the United States have been diagnosed with Covid-19 since the start of the pandemic, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Children's Hospital Association.

ICUs are nearing capacity in this French city. And it's only September

Dealing with the first wave was like a sprint, the second will be more like a marathon.

Crowded parties and coronavirus concerns keep high schoolers from returning to the classroom

Overcrowded parties have forced several high schools to go back to online learning in hopes of staving off Covid-19 outbreaks.

NIH 'very concerned' about serious side effect in AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine trial

The Food and Drug Administration is weighing whether to follow British regulators in resuming a coronavirus vaccine trial that was halted when a participant suffered spinal cord damage, even as the National Institutes of Health has launched an investigation of the case.

CDC study finds coronavirus rarely kills children, but minorities at higher risk

Children and teens from minority groups are disproportionately hit by coronavirus, just as older adults are, according to the findings of a new report from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

A 9-year-old who's been battling coronavirus for 6 months says the illness is a big deal

Eli Lipman, 9, and his father have been battling the impact of Covid-19 since March, and he said life as a "long hauler" isn't easy.

How to help siblings get along better

Sibling rivalry is often taken as an unexamined fact of family life -- as much a part of parenting as potty training or bedtime stories.

Entertainment / Show Biz News - CNN

BTS staging four concerts at SoFi Stadium

K-pop's most famous boy band has announced additional show dates in North America, with four special nights at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.

To a sobriety sherpa from your friend Andrew Zimmern

Andrew Zimmern is an Emmy- and four-time James Beard Award-winning TV personality, chef and author. Thirty years sober, he writes to a friend who helped him in his recovery.

Academy Museum of Motion Pictures is ready for its closeup

Artifacts from icons like Spike Lee and Pedro Almodóvar, the iconic Dorothy ruby slippers from "The Wizard of Oz," Okoye's costume from "Black Panther, you'll find them within the seven story, 300,000 square-foot Academy Museum of Motion Pictures which is finally ready for its closeup.

Billy Bob Thornton and 'Goliath' cast on bringing the show to an end

Billy Bob Thornton is going to miss "just about everything" about playing Billy McBride on "Goliath."

Lori Loughlin marks return to acting

Lori Loughlin will soon be back on the small screen.

Chelsea Handler and Jo Koy are Instagram official

It's not a joke -- Chelsea Handler looks to be in love.

Cheryl Burke shares update on her Covid diagnosis

"Dancing with the Stars" pro Cheryl Burke was still able to compete in the second episode of the competition series, despite having tested positive for Covid the day before the taping.

See Philip Seymour Hoffman's son star in Paul Thomas Anderson's 'Licorice Pizza'

Philip Seymour Hoffman's son Cooper Hoffman stars in director Paul Thomas Anderson's new movie, "Licorice Pizza."

Kelly Rowland is trying to make it through the pandemic too

Like many of us, Kelly Rowland's six-year-old son Titan has an itch to travel.

Beck Bennett leaving 'Saturday Night Live'

"Saturday Night Live" player Beck Bennett announced his departure from the show on Monday, leaving behind his his impressions of Russian President Vladimir Putin and former Vice President Mike Pence.

NFL News - ESPN

Week 4 NFL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, plus how every team rates at QB

Jameis Winston has kept it simple in New Orleans, Patrick Mahomes is still great in K.C., and Joe Burrow is easing back into the flow in Cincy.

Sources: Sherman to visit, work out for Bucs

Veteran cornerback Richard Sherman, who will visit with the Bucs on Tuesday, needs a week or two from the time he signs with his next team until he's ready to play, sources told ESPN.

Veteran LB Collins cut after Lions sought trade

The Detroit Lions released linebacker Jamie Collins on Tuesday, a week after the team said it was looking to trade him.

Brees all for Brady breaking passing yards mark

Drew Brees says he's "a firm believer that records are meant to be broken" with Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady poised to do just that to the former Saints QB's career passing yardage mark in his return to Gillette Stadium.

NFL video urges reporting of COVID symptoms

The NFL has released a 2 1/2-minute video which stresses the importance of reporting COVID-19 symptoms to help prevent the spread of the virus among its teams and their players and personnel.

Tomlin, Big Ben: Steelers won't hit 'panic button'

While the Steelers rank last in the NFL with 159 rushing yards and QB Ben Roethlisberger is struggling with a QBR of 35.5, coach Mike Tomlin said he isn't "going to push the panic button" and "dramatically change who and what we are at this juncture."

Dak helps Cowboys thrash Eagles in home return

Dak Prescott completed 21 of 26 passes for 238 yards and three TDs in his first home game in 351 days.

Eagles lose Seumalo to Lisfranc injury, surgery

Eagles left guard Isaac Seumalo, who was carted off the field in Monday's loss to the Cowboys, suffered a Lisfranc injury that requires season-ending surgery.

Nagy: All 3 Bears QBs being considered for start

Matt Nagy said on Monday that all three Chicago quarterbacks -- Justin Fields, Andy Dalton and Nick Foles -- are under consideration to start on Sunday versus the Lions after Week 3's disastrous 26-6 loss to the Browns.

Jalen Hurts takes blame for Eagles loss, but issues run much deeper

Penalties, injuries, and questionable coaching decisions are piling up for the Eagles. Defeats will, too, if they don't turn things around fast.

MLB News - ESPN

A look inside of the chaotic race for two AL wild card spots

Five teams, same record and a scenario that's so wild MLB's tiebreaker doesn't even account for it.

Mets give Syndergaard start, shut deGrom down

Noah Syndergaard -- scheduled to pitch Tuesday for the New York Mets, completing his comeback from Tommy John surgery -- was reinstated from the 60-day injured list and will start the second game of a doubleheader against the Miami Marlins at Citi Field.

Dodgers HOF broadcaster Jarrín to retire in 2022

Hall of Fame broadcaster Jaime Jarrín has decided to retire as the Los Angeles Dodgers' Spanish-language announcer following the 2022 season.

Giants 1B Belt has broken thumb; status unclear

Giants home run leader Brandon Belt has a broken left thumb and his availability for the final week of the regular season and playoffs is unclear.

Umpire explains wild play in 9th in Cards-Cubs

Umpire Bill Miller explains why a wild sequence during St. Louis' 4-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs sparked confusion, adding another layer of drama to the Cardinals' 16th straight win.

White Sox P Rodon to test sore arm in Wed. start

White Sox pitcher Carlos Rodon will make his scheduled start Wednesday and try to shake off arm fatigue that caused him to leave his last outing after three innings. It's his last start before playoffs begin.

Ohtani on future with Angels: 'I want to win'

After pitching a gem in another losing effort, Shohei Ohtani said he loves the Angels but "more than that, I want to win."

MLB playoff tracker: Who is in, who can clinch next and must-watch games

October is right around the corner. Here's the latest on which teams will be playing in the postseason.

The secret behind the Yankees' playoff push is ... a turtle?

The Yankees are on a 6-0 run since the arrival of a surprising addition to the clubhouse: a turtle named Bronxie.

With AL Central crown in hand, the real challenge begins for Tony La Russa and the White Sox

The odd marriage of a 76-year-old manager and one of MLB's most dynamic rosters led to the first division title on the South Side since 2008. But how will they fare in October?

NHL News - ESPN

NHL goalie tandem rankings: Why the Islanders reign supreme

After a wild offseason that saw many starting-caliber goalies switch teams, who has the best duo in the league? We rank them 1 to 32.

What NHL players think of the league's crackdown on cross-checking

Every season, the NHL's hockey operations department zeroes in on a rule to overenforce. What do the NHL's top stars think of the coming emphasis on cross-checks?

Devils' Blackwood unvaccinated, may miss games

Mackenzie Blackwood, 24, who's prepared to enter the season as the Devils' No. 1 goaltender, said Tuesday that he has chosen not to receive a COVID-19 vaccination, making him potentially unavailable for some of New Jersey's games this season.

Smereck to sit until UHL bans player for gesture

American-born defenseman Jalen Smereck, who is Black, said he would be "taking a personal leave of absence ... and I will not play another game in the UHL until Andrei Deniskin is suspended and removed from the league" for making a racist gesture.

Blackhawks' Lankinen removed from COVID list

Blackhawks goaltender Kevin Lankinen practiced Monday after he was removed from the COVID-19 protocol list. His absence doesn't necessarily mean he tested positive for COVID-19.

Seattle debuts with preseason win vs. Vancouver

Seattle made its debut on Sunday night with a 5-3 win over the Canucks in the preseason opener for both teams at the Spokane Arena.

Player in Ukrainian league makes a racist gesture

Forward Andrei Deniskin, a player in the Ukrainian Hockey League, is facing disciplinary action from after making a racist gesture toward American-born defenseman Jalen Smereck, who is Black.

Blues choose 'continuity,' extend GM Armstrong

On the night the preseason began, the St. Louis Blues signed longtime president of hockey operations and general manager Doug Armstrong to a five-year contract extension, allowing the team to build off the "continuity" that has built up over his tenure.

Senators secure depth, snare Sanford from Blues

Forward Zach Sanford, who had 10 goals and 16 points in 52 games for the Blues last season, was acquired by the Senators on Saturday, as Ottawa adds a veteran who is "very capable of contributing offensively" to a young corps.

How to watch NHL games on ESPN, ABC, ESPN+ and Hulu

Everything you need to know about how to watch the NHL on ESPN networks.

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